伪君子
“hypocrite.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
伪君子
“hypocrite.”
“So it really was all carefully calculated.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Confucian ethics, the 'Junzi' (noble person) is the moral ideal; consequently, a 'Wei Junzi' (hypocrite pretending to be noble) is considered far worse than an outright villain (真小人).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
hypocrite; false gentleman
Used to describe someone who outwardly pretends to be noble and virtuous while harboring selfish, deceitful motives.